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Public Health Education & Training

Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health Represents the accredited schools of public health in the United States. Provides information about the public health career and training, as well as research, funding opportunities, and projects.
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals A set of skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for the broad practice of public health. Provides details about the development of the list, as well as assistance in implementing them or integrating them into the curriculum for both academic and continuing education. Adopted by the Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice in April 2001.
National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE) While many states, including Texas, do not require licensure or certification for public health practitioners, a nationwide certification has been approved by the APHA, ASPH, and other public health organizations. This site provides information about the credentialing, including exam dates, registration, and preparation.
TRAIN - TrainingFinder Real-Time Affiliate Integrated Network (Texas) Requires free registration. TRAIN is a service of the Public Health Foundation, which provides an online list of CE courses in public health for healthcare professionals. Courses are linked to PHF Core Competencies.

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